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- Page 1 KOBOLD Model DF Flow Sensor User Instructions Kobold Instruments Inc. • 1801 Parkway View Drive • Pittsburgh PA 15205 Phone 1-800-998-1020 • Fax (412) 788-4890 • www.kobold.com DF-SEN_manual_12/13...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General ............1 Specifications . -
Page 5: General
General The KOBOLD DF flow sensor is intended for use in applications where flow measurement is desired and the flow rate data needs to be transmitted as a pulse rate output. The DF sensor contains a flow transducer which transmits a 0-100 Hz (nominal) signal. -
Page 6: Specifications
DF-SEN Specifications Table 2.1: Material Composition & Operational Limits Material II/IIB * IV * VI * VII * Combination NPT or NPT or Fittings FLANGE FLANGE Polysul- Housing Trogamid® NP-Brass NP-Brass fone/PP Polysul- Window Trogamid® Polysulfone Polysulfone NP-Brass fone/PP Fittings NP-Brass SS/PP NP-Brass... -
Page 7: Table 2.2: Electrical Data
DF-SEN Table 2.2: Electrical Data Power Supply: +5 to +24 VDC Open Collector Output: +5 to +24 VDC @ 10 mA max. Operating Temperature Range: -10° F to 180° F (+145°F for DF-01..) Environmental Protection: NEMA 4 Table 2.3: Flow Ranges & Fitting Sizes FM Rev. -
Page 8: Diagram 2.4: Sensor Dimensions
DF-SEN Diagram 2.4; Sensor Dimensions FM Rev. 12/13... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
DF-SEN Installation Instructions CAUTION: For safety reasons, please read the cautionary information located at the end of the manual, before attempting installation. To install, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure that the actual flow rate in your system lies within the flow range of the instrument. -
Page 10: Operation
DF-SEN If you have an OEM version (supplied without terminal box), a connector with three wires will be visible. Depending on the color combination of wires your sensor has, attach these as follows: Blue - (-) Ground Blue - (+) VDC Yellow - Open Collector Yellow... -
Page 11: Arrival Of Damaged Equipment
In particular, ferritic pollutants can cause problems for this device due to the incorporation of magnets into the paddle wheel. To avoid this, we recommend the installation of a magnetic filter, such as KOBOLD's model MFR or equivalent. - Page 13 DF-SEN Caution PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GENERAL FLOW METER/ MONITOR WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW DEVICE. FAILURE TO HEED THE INFORMATION HEREIN MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SUBSEQUENT PERSONAL INJURY. FM Rev. 12/13...
- Page 14 If using other media, especially corrosive ones, it is critically important that the user determine chemical compatibility with our instruments. A list, detailing material composition of our instruments, is available from KOBOLD Instruments Inc. upon request. KOBOLD Instruments Inc. cannot accept responsibility for failure and consequences resulting from use of media other than water, mineral oil, air, and nitrogen.
- Page 15 DF-SEN • During operation, there are a number of situations to avoid: a. The sudden cessation of fluid flow causes what is typically referred to as "water hammer". Most people are familiar with this phenomenon from their home experience - it is the cause behind the loud clank of water pipes which occurs when faucets are turned off too suddenly.
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